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detente

/deɪˈtɒnt/

/deɪˈtɑːnt/

detentenoun

detentes

Translations

The period of détente between the two countries led to a reduction in nuclear arms.

Период разрядки между двумя странами привел к сокращению ядерного вооружения.

Additional translations

ослабление напряженности

Definitions

The easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries.

The two nations entered a period of détente, reducing the risk of conflict.

A period or instance of reduced tension or improved relations between rival powers.

The late 1970s witnessed a brief detente before hostilities flared again.

Synonyms

detenteadjective

/deɪˈtɒnt/

/deɪˈtɑːnt/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., "detente talks"; not normally gradable.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a policy or period of easing international tensions.

The administration adopted a detente approach toward its former adversaries.